Lorraine thrown into chaos as Dame Joan Collins is forced to CANCEL appearance last minute
LORRAINE was thrown into chaos today after Dame Joan Collins missed her slot on the show.
Dame Joan Collins MISSES appearance on Lorraine
Stand-in host Christina Lampard was forced to interview the legendary British actress over the phone after the star was caught in "hideous traffic".
The 38-year-old host warned viewers that the Dynasty star was running late, though, eager to get Dame Joan on the show, she insisted they would hold out for as long as possible in the hope that she might arrive
"We've been told she is stuck in traffic. We're going to give her a few minutes to get here. She's stuck in hideous traffic," the former One Show host explained.
Lorraine was thrown into chaos when Dame Joan Collins missed today's show
Christine Lampard was forced to interview the star over the phone
We've been told [Dame Joan] is stuck in traffic.
However, showmakers were forced to rethink her appearance after the traffic continued to halt the 83-year-old.
"Well, the traffic is unbelievable. It's two miles and it's taken me an hour and a half," Dame Joan revealed from her car.
However, some angered watchers accused the star of using the traffic as an excuse.
Dame Joan wowed at the Time of Their Lives premiere last night
Viewers were unimpressed with Dame Joan's absence on Twitter
"A special show for Joan Collins and she can't even be bothered to turn up!" slammed one.
"Better add some traffic noise to this phone call #lorraine," raged a further.
While the busy roads meant the Land of the Pharaohs actress was unable to make it to the ITV studios, she didn't let that deter her from giving a vivacious interview.
Dame Joan eventually arrived at the ITV studios but was too late
The Hollywood icon spoke about last night's premiere, which saw her promote upcoming movie The Time of Their Lives.
Dame Joan also revealed she was disappointed that she didn't get the chance to meet Christine, as she gushed: "I've been enjoying you!"
Lorraine continues tomorrow at 8.30am on ITV.